My Profile
About Haly
As a former engineer, I understand the importance of details. I appreciate that the pros and cons of every decision impact the choices you make for your life - and help you make better ones! My analytical nature drives me to scrutinize every suggestion I make to my clients and offer up my best possible recommendation.
As a professional who has personally experienced job transition, I understand the emotional and financial impact that career changes and retirement can have on your life. While change can create tremendous stress and anxiety, if managed properly it can also become a great opportunity to reassess your life and the directions you want to take.
As your Financial Advisor, my true value arises from the analytical nature of an engineer combined with my personal experience, knowledge, and insights as a financial planner. You can trust me to help you find your direction with the clarity, confidence, and optimism you need.
Providing Sound Financial Advice and Guidance that Aligns with your Values and Goals.
Meet Our Team
Haly Besaw, CFP®, ADPA®, CRPC®
Vice President | Financial Advisor
414-765-3633
As a Financial Advisor at Baird, I specialize in helping people more effectively manage life’s transitional events in a way that enhances their confidence and outlook for the future. As a professional woman who has personally experienced life-changing events, I provide the inside knowledge and financial know-how to turn these challenging times into opportunities.
My passion for helping others is surpassed only by my desire to add value to my clients and enhance their financial lives. My collaborative style allows me to become a trusted partner with my clients working together to achieve their life’s goals and dreams. In addition, I have volunteered my time as well as my popular workshop “Likability and Your Career” at various unemployment networking groups throughout the Milwaukee area to help those in job transition.
I graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and married my lab partner, Mike. Afterward, I worked as an engineer for the Department of the Navy on various missile and target systems. My time as an engineer taught me to think analytically and strategically and review situations fully before making recommendations. I use a similar approach with my business by using the newest technology tools and Baird’s resources to create comprehensive financial plans. My unique engineering background allows me to connect with clients who have a similar background by using a technical communication style and clearly answering questions in a manner they understand.
I am very active in my community of Cedarburg, where I live with my husband. I share my passion for music as I play flute in the Lakeshore Symphonic Band as well as President of the LSB Board. As a board member of Next Act Theatre, I support the Arts in the community. Mike and I enjoy hiking the many State Parks in Wisconsin. With a strong commitment to community involvement, I have volunteered for local organizations as well as serving my community as a Cedarburg City Council Member for four years. My family is active in AFS and hosts exchange students from various foreign countries. You’ll often find me swimming, biking, and running in my love of triathlons.
I am a FINRA registered representative and hold the Series 7 & 66, and carry my Resident Intermediary Individual, Health, Life, Accident & Health, Variable Life/Variable Annuities and Long-Term Care insurance licenses.
Brianna Hoskins
Client Specialist
In 2020, I came to Baird and joined Haly Besaw’s team as a client assistant. Although my background is in accounting and Human Resources, the financial industry is my passion. I am able to use my interpersonal communication skills as well as my attention to detail to provide excellent client service. I am a graduate of University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, where I majored in Business Administration with an emphasis on Human Resource Management. When I’m not keeping busy with Haly’s client’s account maintenance, you can find me cooking and rewatching old seasons of “Hell’s Kitchen.” Gordon Ramsey is my favorite person ever!